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· Bryan Ke
Asian American Literature Festival revived after Smithsonian cancellation
The Asian American Literature Festival (AALF) is set to make its return in September 2024 after its abrupt cancellation by the Smithsonian Institution last year. last year.
· Bryan Ke
‘The Boy and the Heron’ producer reacts to historic Golden Globes win
“The Boy and the Heron” made history Sunday night by becoming the first Japanese film to win best animated feature at the Golden Globe Awards. Winning the competition: Released in the U.S. on Dec. 8, the Studio Ghibli film bested fellow nominees “Elemental,” “Suzume,”…
· Bryan Ke
Jack Black joins Jason Momoa in ‘Minecraft’ movie adaptation
Jack Black will star alongside Jason Momoa in Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the hit sandox game “Minecraft,” with production set to begin soon. The scoop: Black will reportedly play Steve, the main character of the franchise, according to Deadline. The movie, however, will be led…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jack Black suggests turning next ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie into a musical
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” star Jack Black has expressed interest in showcasing his singing skills in a potential sequel, proposing the idea of a musical titled “Bowser’s Revenge.” What he’s saying: While waiting for confirmation on the sequel from Universal Pictures and…
· Bryan Ke
Fans are loving Mario’s new voice in upcoming ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’
Mario’s new voice was recently unveiled in a new Nintendo Direct for the upcoming game “Super Mario Bros. Wonder.” Key details: The Nintendo Direct was shared on Tuesday and features 15 minutes’ worth of information about “Super Mario Bros. Wonder,” from introductions to new…
· Bryan Ke
Nintendo announces long-time voice actor of Mario stepping away after 3 decades
Charles Martinet, Mario’s long-time voice actor, has officially stepped away after 27 years. Key details: Nintendo broke the news in on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, announcing that Martinet, 67, is retiring from his voice-acting role as Mario and will serve as…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Mario can turn into an elephant in upcoming ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’
Nintendo has officially released a first-look trailer for its upcoming “Super Mario Bros. Wonder,” the latest installment in the long-running video game franchise, and with it came a reveal for the Italian plumber’s new form: an elephant. Key details: The trailer and teaser for…
· Isa Peralta
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ dominates domestic box office on opening weekend
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its way to the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office this weekend, garnering over $120.5 million. What happened: The sequel to the hit 2018 film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was released on Friday and had the second-biggest…
· Carl Samson
Asian American mom suspects Princess Peach led to her sons’ belief that blondes are ‘prettier’
A Chinese American mother has called for more Asian representation in entertainment after her two young sons revealed that they want to marry “someone with blonde hair.” In a now-viral TikTok, Alyce Chan, a stand-up comedian based in New York City, shared the conversation she…
· Isa Peralta
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ surpasses $1 billion globally
Less than a month after its North American release, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The Nintendo-Illumintion-Universal collaboration, which premiered in the U.S. on April 5, is now the first film of 2023 that has garnered…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ in Japanese gets US, Canada screenings
A limited-time screening of the Japanese version of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will hit select theaters across the United States and Canada. The special screenings, some of which will not include English subtitles, are scheduled for 10 theaters in Los Angeles, San Francisco,…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Super Mario Bros.’ theme becomes first video game track added to Library of Congress
The iconic “Super Mario Bros.” theme, composed by Koji Kondo, has become the first video game song added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry this year. The theme was inducted as one of 25 songs, including Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,”…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Fool’s Paradise’ trailer features Ken Jeong and all-star cast in Charlie Day’s directorial debut
The official trailer for Charlie Day’s directorial debut “Fool’s Paradise,” starring Ken Jeong, was released on Wednesday. Day plays two characters in the satirical comedy: a mute man and a belligerent method actor. The former, who is released from a mental health facility…
· Carl Samson
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ breaks 2023 box office with $377 million global debut
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” leaped to the top of the box office in its long Easter weekend opening with a $377 million global haul, beating “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’s” $225.3 million to become the biggest worldwide debut of the year yet. The…
· Bryan Ke
Chris Pratt, Charlie Day troll ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ haters in Instagram video
Chris Pratt and Charlie Day just might have the perfect response to all the critics of their upcoming film “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Pratt, 43, posted a video on Instagram on Saturday teasing what his character, Mario, will sound like in the highly anticipated animated…
· Iris Jung
For $350, these big red boots will make you look like Astro Boy
New footwear dubbed Astro Boy boots have gone viral on social media for their cartoonish appearance. MSCHF, an American art collective known for their unique fashion statements, recently introduced their “Big Red Boots” on Instagram.
· Ryan General
New ‘Super Mario Bros.’ film poster recreates Mario’s iconic pose
The official Twitter account of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has unveiled brand new posters that feature Nintendo’s iconic video game characters in all their glory. In one of the posters, Mario is shown jumping with his fist raised high, just as he has since the original games…
· William Yuk
Listen: Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ album recreated using ‘Super Mario 64’
A recent mashup of the 2007 Radiohead album “In Rainbows” and the soundtrack of the 1996 video game “Super Mario 64” transports listeners back to the dawn of a new millennium. On Jan. 14, YouTuber On4word uploaded a video titled “In Rainbow Roads (Radiohead – In Rainbows / Mario…
· Chandler Treon
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood announces opening date
With Super Nintendo World officially opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in February 2023, it’s a great time to be a Mario fan. Well, unless you’re still bummed about Mario’s scandalous butt erasure.
· Isa Peralta
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ toys leaked by McDonald’s employee hint at unannounced character
Before you read: Chris Pratt playing Super Mario may prove the Nintendo character is not Japanese after all A recent leak has hinted at the potential appearance of a key “Super Mario Galaxy” character in the upcoming “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”